I have thoroughly enjoyed the Thoene’s Zion Legacy series, and this last novel has been the best one yet. The premise behind the books is telling the story of life in Israel in the last three years of Jesus’ life. It is such an intriguing perspective, as the reader sees events through the Roman centurion’s eyes, a shepherd’s eyes, Mary Magdalene’s eyes…

Not only is this novel interesting, but it gives such a compelling picture of what Christ has done for me. The story of orphan lambs wearing another dead lamb’s hide in order to be accepted by a different ewe is an amazing picture of how God accepts us because we are covered by Jesus’ blood. This is just one example of the depth of this novel, yet it is so enjoyable at the same time. I’ve never wanted to underline parts of a novel before this one. The Thoene’s display a passion for the Scriptures, for the Jewish heritage of Jesus, and for writing itself.
It is best to read the whole series to really know the characters and see the power of their encounters with Jesus. The earlier books are not as gruesome and dark as the previous reviewer suggests; reality is sometimes not very pretty. Anyone who has an interest in Jewish history, Jesus’ life and times, or the Thoene’s writing, should not miss this one!